2015 Archive

Members of the Puget Sound chapter had the opportunity to meet with Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) on March 10. Rep. Reichert came to the chapter’s Board Meeting and talked to the group. Pictured are Puget Sound Chapter's board members with Rep. Reichert in the center.

The first in-district site visit of 2015 took place at the Aurora Airport in Oregon. Members of NECA’s Northwest Line Chapter met with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) as he toured the new tower at the airport. Pictured is Stacy Wilson of Wilson Construction with Sen. Merkley.

The Minneapolis Chapter succeeded in having the most Congressional meetings in 2014! Chapter Executive David Manderson and several contractors took part in five meetings with Members of Congress in the area, including: Rep. Collin Peterson, Rep. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Eric Paulsen, Rep. Tim Walz, and Rep. Rick Nolan.

The Minneapolis Chapter will receive an award for its success at the Association Executive Institute meeting in February and it will also receive one free registration to the 2015 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC on May 11-14.

The goal of the Chairman’s Challenge was to increase NECA member involvement in grassroots by challenging each chapter to host a meeting with a Member of Congress, which gives NECA contractors an opportunity to discuss our policy positions and show Members of Congress first-hand how these issues impact the electrical construction industry.

Overall the program was a great success with 33 Congressional meetings in 2014, compared to 10 in 2013. We want to thank all participants for expanding NECA’s government affairs and grassroots efforts.

NECA is working every day to ensure you have every opportunity available to stay on top of the issues affecting your business and to be directly in touch with your Senators and your Representative in Congress.

NECA communities are member-initiated groups where contractors and industry professionals sharing common interests and business concerns can come together.

NECA membership isn’t just about saving your firm time and money; it’s also about helping your company make more money and achieve success!

NECA contractors employ the most highly trained and reliable workforce in the industry. They will get your job done right the first time, on time, without disrupting your business.